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What a game! The match that had everything, ends in a draw. Cristiano Ronaldo notched up his 51 career hat-trick. Spain will be disappointed to share points with Portugal after they reassembled twice through Diego Costa before Nacho put them in lead with a bullet from outside the penalty box. However, a sensational goal from Portugal’s Ronaldo in the 89 minute sealed the draw. A fine show from both the top teams from Group B.

Here are the updates from the epic encounter:

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54 minute: GOAL!! Spain rejoices after they equalise with a simple free-kick. Diego Costa scores from close range.

53 minute: Iniesta is fouled right under the nose of the referee. Free-kick to Spain.

48 minutes: That's rare. Ronaldo gets beaten in the air by club teammate Sergio Ramos.

46 minute: Spain looking determined to equalise. Tiki-Taka, the need of the hour for Spain.

Second-half underway

Spain looked completely in control when a terrible error from Spain’s David de Gea handed Portugal the lead. Cristiano Ronaldo, the man behind both the goals, won a penalty after a foul from his Real Madrid teammate Nacho. Spain responded with a brilliant a solo goal from Diego Costa. What a first-half that was.

Half-time

44 minute: GOAL!! Ronaldo scores off his left-foot, but a surprising error by David de Gea gifts Portugal and Ronaldo their second goal of the match. Portugal 2-1 Spain